Once we're in the kitchen, though, many of us take pause: How do you cut fresh basil? How do you get all those tiny leaves off a sprig of thyme? Each kind of herb requires its own type of prep ...

Leave to cool slightly and add to the mixture. Stir through the thyme leaves and scoop into a ceramic baking dish. Place in the oven for 30-40 minutes until golden brown. Make the breadcrumbs by ...

In our version, we steam the carrots first, then toss them in melted butter along with fresh thyme and celery leaves or flat-leaf parsley. It's a simple, flavorful way to highlight the sweet root ...